Nurturing...

I've had a bad week. And from what I'm hearing here and there, I'm not alone. 'Tis the season, I suppose. Most of us are either sick, having financial troubles, growing tired of winter and needing fresh air that doesn't take your breath away. It's tough. The kids are crazy, life is hard. I've not dealt with my mood well this week. Not for lack of trying...I have tried nearly everything. I ignored, I pushed through, I wallowed, I got mad, I cried, I did nothing at all...but none of those things have worked.

But today, my eldest daughter came down with the flu. She got sick. And I knew just what to do for her. After picking her up from school, I tucked her in on the couch with a warm blanket and a soft pillow. I made her soup, rubbed her back, let her rest. I encouraged her to give her body what it was asking for; sleep when she felt tired, eat when she felt hungry, drink when she was thirsty. I don't think my efforts will get rid of her flu. But I do hope to make her more comfortable through it and help her body to rest and recharge.

It's funny how my instincts kicked in so quickly with my daughter, but when I wasn't feeling well, I tried to tell myself to 'get over it'. I got angry with myself instead of helping my body to rest and recharge. I'm thinking that had I just been a little gentler on myself, perhaps I could have gotten over this a bit quicker. So, today, for all of us here, it's been warm blankets and sweet gestures, hot tea, chicken soup with blueberry muffins, plenty of rest & fluids, and good nurturing thoughts. I only hope that the next time I'm not feeling well, my instincts to nurture myself will kick in a bit quicker.

I wish you all a very nurturing end to your week! And although I may pop in over the weekend, I will be announcing the winner of the Spiced Pomegranate Body Scrub on Monday!